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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.60, 360.86 and 78.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.60, 360.86 and 78.30 is: 117.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.60 : 360.86 = 78.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.60/360.86 = 78.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.60x = 360.86 × 78.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.60x = 28,255.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,255.34/240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.44

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